full timing and things to do if sitting a long time

[moose]

Hello all
i own a 1970 mci 7
8v71T
i am going to live in it in Corpus christi for long periods of time without moving
i was wandering what things i should to for proper maintence to insure less troubles when i do move the bus
thank you trevor

[wmyost]

Move away from Corpus with that bus. It is going to rust to pieces. I had mine there for one year and have been fighting rust issues constantly.

[Madmike]

I am by not means an expert, but if where me.
Wax everything i could and keep her clean.
Cover the tires and check the pressure once a month.
Top off Oil, Antifreez, tranny fluid and fuel, I would also add some Sea Foam additive to the fuel.
Buy new fuel, oil and Tranny filters to replace the old ones, pior to moving it a long way.
Have the breaks adjusted, and test the lights every now and then.
Fire her up once a week and let it come up to temp, moving the engine over a low rpm range after warm.
When board look for leaks and anything that can be fixed easily.
Trickle charge on the big batteries and check once a week.
Perfect world I would drive it about 40 miles a month if you can, if not it will not matter that much but if you have time and can do.
Hit what ever grease zerks you can find.
Most of all Enjoy the Winter!

[Melbo]

Do you have the oil bath air filter or a dry element??

I agree with filling all the fluids and greasing everything however I am not sure I would start it up if you aren't going to drive it.

Be sure the bump stops for the rear air bags are good so the bus doesn't rest on them.

I'm sure you will have to keep the tires covered and off the ground if you can by parking on plywood squares or similar item.

Just my thoughts

Melbo

[PP]

Trevor, we fulltime and park sometimes up to 8 months at a time. I never start her the entire time she is parked, just don't believe that does an engine any good. We also spend 90% of our time on the west coast near the ocean, so I drape tarps inside the engine compartment to keep out the sea mist and rain. I level up with the air  bags and then place wood blocking beneath the frame so the bags don't sit all scrunched up. We custom made our own wheel covers and put them on every time we're going to sit more than a few days. Put the batteries on a battery maintainer and if you're connected to city water, drop a gallon or two of lightly bleached water in your fresh tank to keep it fresh. We put a fresh coat of wax on the exterior paint twice a year whether is looks like it needs it or not. Since there is very little weight resting on the tires, I only check the pressure the day before we're ready to roll again. While you're parked and only at your convenience, change the oil and filters if you haven't done it for awhile and make sure all fluids are topped up, including your fuel tank. Good luck, Will
PS- it's been years, but we spent a couple of winters at CC and have fond memories.

[HB of CJ]

In SW Oregon the problem was condensation and critters (mice, snakes, wasps, spiders, moths, ants, bugs...) getting into and underneath the Crown Supercoach.

Make sure your door seals and window screens work perfectly and try to do a weekly crawl-underneath-the-bus inspection to find out where the pests are getting in.

Also try (if possible or practical) to take a monthly ride or soos of about one hour to let everything warm up properly.  Marine fuel additives are also a good idea.  Good luck.  HB of CJ (old coot)